Hand Quilting with Nancy Chong

DATES & TIME:

Feb 18, 2026
May 9, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
Nov 18, 2026
10:30am – 4:30pm

CLASSROOM COURTESY:

For the comfort of all students, please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or heavily scented products when attending classes. Your consideration helps everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience.

SKILL LEVEL:

All skill levels welcome

📋 SUPPLY LIST:

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About This Class

“It’s not a quilt until it’s quilted!”
Join internationally recognized instructor Nancy Chong and learn how to hand quilt your masterpiece with confidence and joy.

Whether you’ve just finished your first quilt top, have a stack waiting to be quilted, want to make a whole‑cloth quilt, or simply want to improve your hand‑quilting stitch, this technique‑focused class is for you.

Working on practice fabric in a hoop, you’ll learn the basic running stitch, the rocker method, and how to start and stop a quilting line. Nancy will also discuss fabric choices, batting, markers, thimbles, thread, needles, hoops, and frames.

Please bring a sack lunch and a covered beverage to stay hydrated throughout the day.

What We’ll Cover

• The basic running stitch
• The rocker method for smooth, even stitches
• How to start and stop quilting lines cleanly
• Working with hoops, frames, and proper hand positioning
• Choosing the right fabric, batting, needles, thread, and thimbles
• Tips for achieving consistent stitch length

Class Policies & Helpful Notes

Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund or credit for a class, cancellation must occur 7 days prior to class date.

Help us keep this class on the calendar!
This class requires a minimum of 5 students to run. If we’re below that number one week before the start of class, the session may be cancelled. Early registration makes a big difference.

Instructor

Nancy Chong
Nancy is an internationally recognized expert in hand appliqué, Hawaiian quilts, and hand quilting. She shares the secrets behind her beautifully smooth stitches and teaches students how to finish their quilts with confidence. After taking a class from her, many students discover that hand quilting is not only possible—but positively addicting.